Latest Mining Operations News

Lunnon Metals has reported strong operational progress at its Lady Herial open pit gold mine, generating positive free cash flow in March 2026 and maintaining schedule to complete mining by August. Higher-than-expected gold prices have offset rising diesel costs, underpinning the project's economic outlook.

Auric Mining has appointed Gareth Solly as CEO, aiming to fast-track its transition to a mid-tier gold producer by developing the Burbanks processing facility and expanding operations at Munda.

Canyon Resources has mobilised its surface miner at the Minim Martap Bauxite Project, with first production on track for Q2 2026 and full funding secured through a US$140 million credit facility and cash reserves. Leadership changes and logistics updates mark a pivotal quarter for the company.

Barton Gold has launched a ~3,000m diamond drilling campaign at its Tunkillia project, aiming to upgrade resources and support a Mining Lease application by the end of 2026. The project builds on a strong May 2025 study projecting robust returns amid rising gold and silver prices.

Sandfire Resources faced a tragic fatality at its Magdalena mine and production challenges in Q3 FY26, yet sustained financial strength and advanced its Kalkaroo project, keeping full-year copper equivalent guidance intact.

Native Mineral Resources has poured its first 315 ounces of gold doré since restarting mining at Blackjack, signalling a grade uplift and improved production. Meanwhile, the Podosky project advances with site establishment and fleet mobilisation on track for late April ore delivery.

Regis Resources sustained strong gold output in Q3 2026 with 90.6koz produced at an AISC of $2,807/oz, while raising growth capital guidance amid rising diesel costs and advancing underground projects. The company declared a 15cps interim dividend, supported by a robust $1.13 billion cash and bullion position.

Minrex Resources appoints Max Piirto as CEO to spearhead exploration and development across its newly acquired Serbian gold and copper assets following the Electrum merger.

Southern Cross Gold (ASX:SX2) reports exceptional drill results from its Golden Dyke prospect, with grades up to 254 g/t gold and significant antimony content, pushing deposit boundaries and confirming geological continuity at Sunday Creek.

BHP has reported robust copper and iron ore production for the nine months to March 2026, with key projects progressing and a leadership change set for July. Operational resilience and disciplined capital moves underpin its outlook.

Metro Mining’s latest JORC update reveals a 69.6 million wet tonne Ore Reserve at Bauxite Hills, reflecting 8.1 million tonnes mined in 2025 with no new resource additions. The high-grade bauxite operation continues as a direct shipping ore mine amid rising silica content concerns.

Encounter Resources has boosted its Aileron project’s inferred niobium resource by 54%, lifting the total to 120 million tonnes at 0.77% Nb2O5. The 2025 drilling campaign notably grew the Green deposit’s contained niobium by 83%, underpinning plans for a potential long-life mining operation in Western Australia’s West Arunta region.